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FJ17 YLD

2017 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

232,280 mi
Last recorded232,280 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 YLD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 232,280 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 212,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 187,726 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 168,993 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 145,754 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 129,047 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 108,790 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 77,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 41,953 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 41,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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FJ17 YLD is a 2017 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2017 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 44,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ17 YLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 9 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ17 YLD registered?

FJ17 YLD is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 August 2017.

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